Vacant South Gate City Council Seat

During the South Gate City Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, an announcement was made that there was a need to fill a vacant city council seat. At the previous City Council meeting, Mayor Jorge Morales resigned his seat and position as Mayor on the Council. He stated that it would be his last official meeting. Hence, the abrupt need to fill the current vacancy.

Council members announced that they will be accepting applications at various locations including online and they may be submitted directly to the City Clerk's office at South Gate City Hall. This is a great opportunity for anyone and everyone interested in the process to apply.

Application information courtesy of City of South Gate:
"The City of South Gate encourages public participation in local government through the opportunity to apply for a City Council appointment. Applicants must be City residents and

registered City voters. All applications are due October 7, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. and will be kept on
file for one year. Information on the process and applications are available in the Office of the City Clerk, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280, Phone 323-563-9573."

South Gate City Council Application

In addition, to that three seats that will be open during the March 3,2020 Election cycle.

For those interested in running for South Gate City Council in March 2020 the nomination period is from November 12,2019 to December 6,2019.